With the support of UNICEF Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria hosted a 1-day inauguration meeting and medical outreach with FGM survivors across 5 communities in Oluyole LGA. This event marked the establishment of a network of survivors, empowering them to become advocates for change within their communities. In the weeks ahead, these survivors will receive NGN50,000...

With support from UNICEF Nigeria, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) organized a 2-day orientation and capacity-building workshop for representatives of selected Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) from Oluyole, Oyo East, and Ogooluwa LGAs of Oyo State. The workshop focused on empowering these CBO representatives with the skills and knowledge needed to actively contribute to the elimination of Female...

In partnership with UNICEF, Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) conducted a 3-day training workshop for 40 community facilitators from female youth-led and women-led Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) across 20 intervention communities in Oluyole, Ogooluwa, and Oyo East LGAs of Oyo State. This initiative is part of our ongoing efforts to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) by empowering...

In partnership with UNICEF Nigeria, we recently conducted a one-day advocacy meeting aimed at eliminating Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) across 20 communities in Oluyole, Ogooluwa, Oyo East, and Oriire Local Government Areas (LGAs). This meeting brought together influential leaders—community heads, religious leaders, traditional rulers, and women group representatives—from each of the communities, focusing on securing...

The Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria (TBI) with support from UNICEF Nigeria is calling on members of Community-based organizations in Oluyole, Ogo-Oluwa, Ori-ire and Oyo-East LGAs of Oyo state to apply and collaborate with us as community facilitators in implementing FGM elimination programs in designated communities listed below; SN OLUYOLE LGA OYO EAST LGA OGOOLUWA LGA ORIIRE...

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection globally, affecting millions each year. Despite its prevalence, misconceptions and stigma abound. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify HPV, provide accurate information on prevention, vaccination, and management, and discuss its implications for public health. What is HPV? HPV refers to a group of more than...

LOCATION: Ibarapa North LGA (Ayete and Igangan Communities), Ibarapa East LGA (Eruwa and Lanlate Communities) and Kajola LGA (Gbonje and Ilero Communities) This is targeted towards dissemination of existing information, research, etc. and increase research uptake on elimination of harmful practices, Female Genital Mutilation, child marriage, Gender-based Violence and Violence against Women and Children and...

LOCATION: Ibarapa North LGA (Ayete and Igangan Communities), Ibarapa East LGA (Eruwa and Lanlate Communities) and Kajola LGA (Gbonje and Ilero Communities) As part of our community entry and project sustainability strategies, the Trailblazer Initiative Nigeria and Youth Activists conducted a 1-day advocacy dialogue/orientation meeting with influential (traditional, religious, legislators, influencers, etc.) leaders to get...

With support from UNICEF, the Trailblazer initiative Nigeria held a 1-Day Local Government Area Level Policy Advocacy Dialogue with Parliamentarians (Ward Councillors), LGA Executives, Government Officials, Academia, and Services Providers on Tackling Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), Child Marriage, and other forms of Gender-Based Violence in Ibarapa East LGAs, Ibarapa North LGA, and Kajola LGAs. At...